Examine Yourself: Does doctor always know best?

Once upon a time, we put our unquestioning trust in our doctors, in our healthcare service. But a revolution has been happening, quietly, unstoppable.

Examine Yourself: Does doctor always know best?

Are we moving toward a more collaborative approach between patient and doctor? Or is it the same old culture of ‘deny, protect, silence’, asks Helen O’Callaghan.

Once upon a time, we put our unquestioning trust in our doctors, in our healthcare service. But a revolution has been happening, quietly, unstoppable.

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